Blood. Honor. Steel.
Welcome to the 4th Edition of the epic Role-Playing Game Legend of the Five Rings! Join us for the ultimate adventure of fantasy samurai, locked in perpetual battles of honor and glory within the bonds of the Code of Bushido.
The Emerald Empire of Rokugan demands much of its samurai: service to one's lord, service to one's Clan, and service to one's Emperor.
Bushido's... [click here for more]

For twenty years, the Legend of the Five Rings Collectible Card Game and Roleplaying Game have explored the world of Rokugan. Now, for the first time, the Emerald Empire receives an atlas mapping its lands, castles, and cities, complete with a comprehensive description of Rokugan’s provinces and settlements, along with detailed explorations of its three major cities (Ryoko Owari and the two Imperial... [click here for more]

For twenty years, the Legend of the Five Rings Collectible Card Game and Roleplaying Game have explored the world of Rokugan.
This PDF includes four poster maps of Rokugan and its three major cities (Ryoko Owari and the two Imperial Capitals, Otosan Uchi and Toshi Ranbo). The perfect companion for the Atlas of Rokugan!
Map Dimensions:
Rokugan - 33" x 50"
Ryoko Owari, Otosan Uchi,... [click here for more]

Behold the Emerald Empire!
“Let this be called Rokugan, the Emerald Empire, and let it reflect all the glory and majesty of the Heavens themselves.” -Hantei, First Emperor of Rokugan
Emerald Empire: Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to Rokugan that will bring the world of Legend of the Five Rings alive like no other book. Emerald Empire mixes detailed written descriptions... [click here for more]

Meet Your Enemies
Since its inception, the Emerald Empire of Rokugan has faced challenge after challenge. From demonic hordes from the Shadowlands, to internal threats and conspiracies, the life of the samurai is anything but peaceful.
Enemies of the Empire features an array of challenges for players, and opportunities for gamemasters and players alike to add new flavor and new dangers... [click here for more]

The Legend of the Five Rings Game Master's Screen features a beautifully illustrated front panel, and many useful tables for the GM while running a game. The screen is four panels wide. It also comes with an exclusive adventure, "Descent into Darkness" which takes PCs to a village desperately in need of rescue from evil forces. ... [click here for more]

The Imperial Archives collects a variety of material for the L5R 4th Edition RPG that we have been unable to fit into previous books.
From discussions of Shourido and the office of Shogun, to NPCs and Oni Lords, to a discussion of how to play Courtiers, this book has something for everyone!
New mechanics include the Susumu Courtiers, Scorpion maskmakers, and an extensive discussion of options for... [click here for more]

The Imperial Histories recount the triumphs of the Emerald Empire and the most noble Emperors who have lead it in shining glory. Maintained by the dutiful Miya and the devoted Ikoma families, the Imperial Histories are a testament to the Emperor’s unfailing leadership and the never wavering loyalty of his servants. All samurai of the empire can look upon them and be assured of the imperial family’s... [click here for more]

Housed within the Ikoma Libraries and the Temple to Tengen are the Imperial Histories, the chronicles of the Emerald Empire. Compiled over a thousand years by adept historians, studied by scholars throughout the lands of the Jade Sun, and containing the wisdom of generations, these documents are a testament to the favor of the Heavens. Their pages tell the story of an Empire that is destined for greatness.... [click here for more]

For over a decade role-players have come to the Emerald Empire of Rokugan to learn the true meaning of honor and glory. Now it is your turn to take up your katana in the name of your Clan. The minor daimyo Doji Haruki has always craved more power and prestige among those who possess true influence in the Imperial Court. Now, on the eve of his greatest and most promising court, mere hours before... [click here for more]

In a forgotten corner of the Empire of Rokugan lies the small Naishou province. Unremarkable in virtually every way for as long as anyone can remember, the provincial governor of Naishou died under mysterious circumstances some time ago, and since then, things in the province have gotten… interesting. Intrigue and treachery have become the order of the day, and even the most honorable of samurai... [click here for more]

“Welcome to the shining star of the Colonies, the Second City, honorable samurai! May your stay here be as interesting and profitable as you desire! I strongly recommend that you do not venture outside the city until you have had an opportunity to receive some rudimentary training with the Second City Guardsmen, however.”-Shinjo Hariken, Vassal of the Miya ... [click here for more]

This digital version of the technique cards found in the Second City Boxed Set for the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game, 4th Edition includes 142 cards. These handy reference cards allow players to utilize the five techniques of each of the Core Rulebook basic schools in their home games. Note that these files contain crop lines and printer's marks. ... [click here for more]

"Show me a man who has no secrets, and I will show you either a corpse or a terrible threat to the status quo." -Otomo Banu
Consumed with their own affairs and agendas, the Great Clans of Rokugan rarely pay attention to the goings on of the other groups that share the Empire with them. The Minor Clans, ronin, the Brotherhood of Shinsei, and even the Imperial families themselves... [click here for more]

Across the Emerald Empire, the greatest servants of the Emperor make their homes in ancient castles, elaborate courts, impregnable fortresses, venerable dojo, and majestic palaces. Some exist in the wilds of the Empire, while others mark the center of great, sprawling cities. Some are centers of trade and artistry, while others exist far from any other sign of civilization. And yet, despite their many... [click here for more]

The samurai of Rokugan are both warriors and diplomats, serving their clans on the battlefields and in the courts. No true samurai can afford to neglect either field, lest they be found wanting at the critical moment. The Empire’s most famous works of strategy — the Book of Sun Tao and Otomo Madoka’s Subtlety of the Court — are studied by countless samurai who seek the crucial... [click here for more]

“The essence of Air is the essence of speed and awareness. It is oneness with the world, both physical and spiritual.” – The Tao of Shinsei
Air is the most mercurial of elements, from the cool breeze that comforts a dying soldier to the cutting wind that slices away at the rock, carving canyons and spires from the mighty mountains. The essence of Air is within all things, giving... [click here for more]

Be like unto the earth, and you shall endure forever.”– Isawa Norimichi, Master of Earth
The earth is the rock upon which the Empire of Rokugan has stood proudly for more than one thousand years, both as a metaphor and a very real truth. They are the essence and soul of the Crab Clan, as well as the power and the determination of... [click here for more]

The essence of Fire is the way of passion and destruction, of creation and death. It is oneness with the driving impulses of the innermost spirit and the sheer, raging intensity of the wildfire that scours the plains.” -The Tao of Shinsei
Fire is the fiercest and most destructive of the five elements, the burning passion that drives men both to war and to create in equal measure. The... [click here for more]

“Emptiness is the true center, the place where action and thought lose meaning and become the same thing.” – Mirumoto
The way of the Void is different for every samurai, for the Void itself encompasses every choice and none. Some study it, some hide from it, some are overcome by it, but none can ignore it. The Void is everywhere.
The final volume of the Elemental Series presents... [click here for more]

“The spirit of water ensures that change is constant, and that there is always something new to learn.” — Asako Beirei, Master of Water
Water is the gentlest but also the strongest of the five Elements, able to heal the most brutal injuries but also able to smash whole cities with taifun and tsunami. Water shugenja are among the Empire’s most peaceful... [click here for more]

A story of ten siblings, who fell to the mortal world and changed the face of history forever...
“The Great Clans are the greatest servants of the Emperor—and perhaps the greatest threat to the stability of the Empire.” -Soshi Saibankan
The Emerald Empire of Rokugan has long been one of war and conflict, a great history forged at its heart by an unending sibling rivalry.... [click here for more]

Two years in the making!
The original Unexpected Allies was one of the most popular supplements for L5R 1st Edition, offering an array of diverse and fascinating NPCs for GMs to populate their campaigns.
Unexpected Allies 2 offers the same for the latest 4th Edition of the Legend of the Five Rings RPG, with a huge list of NPCs from every Great Clan in Rokugan, and even a few ronin and nonhumans!... [click here for more]